Tire question...Sorry

[Yammer Dan]

OK Looking thru my parts and in the back of my storage ifound not one, not two but 3 new Avons Venom X's Two Front (one mounted on wheel) and a rear. Both fronts are dated 2205 and the rear is 2806. Gives a little hint what my parts are like... These were in fairly dark shaded storage. THOUGHTS?? I'm probally going to run them anyway but what should I keep a eye out for? These must have been just before my 1st accident but I don't remember them. I've been right beside them hundreds of times just never looked down.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

Dunlop says; no tire should be used after seven year from date code, replace after five to six years

I keep repeating this as that is what they told me directly but I am continually told by others that they have been stored properly. There was no mention of storage in their statement, do not use was there.

[T.J.]

If the one still had air in it and was not flat with the wheel weight on it and shows no side wall cracks. I would put it on. The others should be ok as well with no visual cracks.

 

Just me.

[Peder_y2k]

I'm with TJ, use them until you begin to seek cracks in the tread area or sidewall, or wrinkles in the sidewall.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83,88

[Dragonslayer]

OK Looking thru my parts and in the back of my storage ifound not one, not two but 3 new Avons Venom X's Two Front (one mounted on wheel) and a rear. Both fronts are dated 2205 and the rear is 2806. Gives a little hint what my parts are like... These were in fairly dark shaded storage. THOUGHTS?? I'm probally going to run them anyway but what should I keep a eye out for? These must have been just before my 1st accident but I don't remember them. I've been right beside them hundreds of times just never looked down.

Sounds like you have way to many motorcycles, parts and too much time on your hands.

[Dragonslayer]

Dunlop says; no tire should be used after seven year from date code, replace after five to six years

I keep repeating this as that is what they told me directly but I am continually told by others that they have been stored properly. There was no mention of storage in their statement, do not use was there.

Of course Dunlop would love to sell you new tires ever chance the got.

[Yammer Dan]

How many Motorcycles is Too many?? Sure woiuldn't want to go over the limit but if that one I tried to find the other day had been there... And the Warden was with me and agreeing!!!